Awards
Every academic year, Case Western Reserve University recognizes outstanding students, teachers and staff for their contributions to the Case community. We recognize their distinguished service to the university with a wide range of awards, presentations, honors and accolades:
In 1982, Dr. Dorothy Pijan created The Student Leadership Awards in honor of outstanding undergraduate student leaders at Case. Dr. Pijan had worked as the director of Thwing Center and Student Activities from 1982-2003. After her death, the awards were named in her honor to recognize her many contributions to student life.
The Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching was established in 1971 in honor of Carl Wittke, a former faculty member, dean, and vice president of Western Reserve University. The Wittke Award is presented each year to two Case faculty members who demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching.
The J. Bruce Jackson, MD, Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring was established by J. Bruce Jackson, a 1952 graduate of Western Reserve University. He created the award in honor of Dr. Carl F. Wittke, a dean at the university, as well as a friend, mentor and advisor to Jackson. The Jackson Award is given out annually, and recognizes outstanding advising and mentoring of undergraduate students.
The John S. Diekhoff Award is presented to four full-time faculty members who make exemplary contributions to the education and development of graduate students at Case Western Reserve University. The award was created in honor of John Diekhoff, who served as professor of English, chair of the Department of English, dean of Cleveland College, acting dean of the School of Graduate Studies and vice provost of the university.
Share the Vision is a program that Case initiated in 1990 in an effort to promote a just and humane campus for all. Through this program, we recognize students who are driven to make this a reality. Each year, the Share the Vision committee honors a student or student group for their leadership contributions.
Students who make a difference at Case are honored and appreciated for their numerous contributions. Every year, we hold a luncheon in the spring to recognize their work with community service projects, campus initiatives and student organizations.
Case Western Reserve University is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of students that have earned the coveted honor of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Students who receive the award are recognized for their scholastic achievement and academic excellence on a national level.
The Stephanie Tubbs-Jones Award recognizes an underrepresented, undergraduate CWRU student for significant contributions to campus life, scholarship, and community service. These three characteristics were best demonstrated by Tubbs-Jones, a Case alum who was actively involved in campus life and the nearby community. In 1998, Tubbs-Jones was the first African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives. She was serving her fifth term when she died in August, 2008.